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Automotive Engineering Technology at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
If you are interested in studying Automotive Engineering Technology, take a look at what Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. The following information will help you decide if it is a good fit for you.
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is in Carbondale, IL.
For the most recent IPEDS reporting year, 68 automotive engineering technology graduations were recorded at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
Studying Online at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Many students take online classes at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale. Among 11,790 students, 2,272 (19%) studied exclusively online and 3,360 (28%) took at least some classes online.
Automotive Engineering Technology Rankings at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Use these rankings to compare Southern Illinois University-Carbondale’s Automotive Engineering Technology program against peer institutions.
Bachelor’s-Level Rankings
| Ranking | Scope | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Best Schools (Quality) | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Value | Illinois | #1 of 1 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Great Lakes (Region) | #3 of 5 |
| Best Schools (Quality) | Nationwide | #4 of 29 |
| Best Value | Great Lakes (Region) | #8 of 8 |
| Best Value | Nationwide | #26 of 33 |
Student Demographics & Diversity
The following sections describe the diversity of Automotive Engineering Technology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, by degree type.
Program-wide, Automotive Engineering Technology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale are 3% women (2) and 97% men (66).
Automotive Engineering Technology Bachelor’s Program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Of the 68 bachelor’s automotive engineering technology graduates at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, 3% were women (2) and 97% were men (66).
The following table and chart show the race/ethnicity of Automotive Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale.
| Race / Ethnicity | Number of Graduates |
|---|---|
| White | 48 |
| Hispanic / Latino | 12 |
| Asian | 4 |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 |
| Two or More Races | 3 |
Racial-ethnic minorities make up 29% of Automotive Engineering Technology bachelor’s degree recipients at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale, above the national average of 22%.*
*The racial-ethnic minorities figure is the total number of graduates minus White, international (nonresident), and unknown-race graduates.
Top-Paying Careers for Automotive Engineering Technology Graduates
Those who complete Automotive Engineering Technology program at Southern Illinois University-Carbondale go on to a range of careers. Below are the top-paying careers for Automotive Engineering Technology majors, ordered by median annual salary:
| Occupation | Nationwide Median Wage |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering Technologists and Technicians | $108,923 |
| Automotive Engineering Technicians | $89,794 |
| Mechanical Drafters | $78,252 |
| Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics | $40,917 |
References
- IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
- U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard
- O*NET Online (Bureau of Labor Statistics)
- National Center for Education Statistics
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